Written answers

Monday, 9 September 2024

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Office of Public Works

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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442.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works intends on cleaning a river (details supplied) for which it has responsibility, as this river and its banks have not been cleaned for six years and is totally overgrown; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35617/24]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended.

The location concerned forms part of the Corrib-Headford Arterial Drainage Scheme. The channels at the location concerned are currently included in the OPW Annual Maintenance Programme for 2025 and will be surveyed in the coming weeks to plan the scope of works involved.

Photo of Marc Ó CathasaighMarc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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443.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform , further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 20 June, when a comprehensive response will issue to the question.[35620/24]

Photo of Marc Ó CathasaighMarc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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444.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform , further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 20 June, when a comprehensive response will issue to the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35694/24]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together.

I regret the delay in responding to the Deputy’s questions. The information requested is being finalised and a direct response will issue to the Deputy in the coming days.

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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445.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost incurred by the OPW in the installation and removal of a gate and turnstile, respectively at the smoking area on the grounds of Leinster House next to the entrance beside the members restaurant in the past 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35757/24]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The OPW needs more time to collate the information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

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